Choosing the right outdoor bonsai Simple maintenance skills for outdoor bonsai Precautions for outdoor bonsai With the accelerating pace of life, more and more people are beginning to pay attention to the greening and beautification of the home environment. Outdoor bonsai has become the first choice for many families because of its unique ornamental nature and easy maintenance. For friends who are new to bonsai maintenance, how to carry out simple maintenance and make bonsai green has become an urgent problem to be solved. This article will introduce you in detail the simple maintenance methods of outdoor bonsai and help you easily create a beautiful home. Choosing the right outdoor bonsai The choice of outdoor bonsai is crucial and should be selected according to personal preferences and living environment. The following are some types of bonsai suitable for outdoor maintenance: 1. Stump bonsai: It has simple and elegant characteristics and is suitable for use in the courtyard or balcony. place.
2. Landscape bonsai: With mountains and rivers as the theme, the shape is unique and poetic.
3. Flower bonsai: Bright colors and long flowering period, suitable for friends who love flowers. Simple maintenance skills for outdoor bonsai 1. Ventilation: Outdoor bonsai should be placed in a well-ventilated place to avoid direct sunlight and humid environment to prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases.
2. Watering: The watering of outdoor bonsai should be adjusted according to the season, climate and soil humidity. When high temperatures in summer, the bonsai needs to be watered more; when cold in winter, the watering frequency should be reduced. When watering, pay attention to watering the bottom of the basin to avoid accumulated water.
3. Fertilization: Outdoor bonsai fertilization should be carried out according to the plant growth cycle and needs. During the vigorous growth period in spring, appropriate nitrogen fertilizer can be applied; during the high temperature in summer, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be applied; autumn is the dormant period, and fertilization should be reduced.
4. Pruning: Outdoor bonsai pruning can maintain its beautiful appearance and promote growth. The following points should be paid attention to when pruning: a. pruning time: Spring and autumn are the best times for pruning.
b. Trim method: Choose appropriate trimming tools, such as scissors, gardening scissors, etc., according to the shape of the bonsai.
c. Pruning skills: When pruning, you should master the strength to avoid damaging the plants.
5. Cleaning: Regularly clean the outdoor bonsai, remove dead leaves and sick leaves, and keep the plants clean. Precautions for outdoor bonsai maintenance 1. Avoid placing bonsai near heat sources such as air conditioners and heating to avoid affecting plant growth.
2. Regularly inspect outdoor bonsai and deal with pests and diseases found in a timely manner.
3. Avoid placing bonsai outdoors on rainy days to prevent water accumulation in the soil.
Simple maintenance of outdoor bonsai is not difficult. As long as you master some basic skills, you can easily maintain beautiful bonsai. Let us work together to create a green home environment and enjoy the good times brought by bonsai.
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[2]"Outdoor Bonsai Maintenance and Appreciation", Shanghai Science and Technology Press, 2017.
[3]"China Bonsai" Magazine, 2019 Issue 2.